How To Remove Tar And Gravel From Tyres

Having tar stuck to or gravel in the tread of your tyres can be detrimental to the lifespan and performance of your tyre and is picked up all the time as you drive.

Tar that can become quickly stuck to your tyres is from new roads that are covered in soft tar. This also encourages gravel and litter to get stuck to your wheels as you move around, so it is important to monitor them regularly.

If you do end up with a build up there are some simple steps to take to remove it.

How To Clean Up

You will need:

Plastic knife.

Stiff scrubbing brush.

Mild detergent.

Linseed oil.

Method

Get the plastic knife or a suitable rigid plastic tool and carefully scrape the tar from the tyre.

If the tar has had time to dry it becomes hard, use a stiff scrubbing brush and some mild detergent.

Pour linseed oil on and leave for thirty minutes. Using your plastic knife or tool, scrape off the remaining tar. Something like WD40 can also be used.

It may take up to several attempts to clear completely.

With gravel stuck in the tread use you plastic knife or tool to remove the remaining stuck pieces.